At this point I'm relying on compatibility to keep myself interested in Ao no Orchestra - the actual execution is thoroughly inconsistent. Read more
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「千夏先輩」 (Chinatsu-senpai) "Chinatsu Senpai" Shoot for the stars, or at least some hoops.
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“Only a year” one might say, but at that age it’s an eternity.
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 05
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Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 03
I have an odd mix of feelings on this series.
Ao no Miburo (Blue Miburo) – 03
It's clear that this is going to be a story that paints in primary colors, but that can work when you have a really interesting premise.
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Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 10
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Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 09
It struck me in watching this episode that Taiki's mom is pretty horrible towards him in many ways.
Ao no Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati-hen – 01
「ざわめく世界」 (Zawameku Sekai) "The World's Astir" Again in the princess position, huh?!
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AI no Idenshi – 06
A lot of seasons have that "tortoise and the hare" series, and AI no Idenshi certainly fills the bill for summer. Read more
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 06
「園遊会」 (Enyūkai) "The Garden Party" Don't mess with MaoMao
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 06
Palace politics are a bitch, no question about it. It seems to transcend time and place.
Hikari no Ou – 06
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Mashiro no Oto – 06
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Hikari no Ou – 06
「首都」 (Shuto) "The Capital" The spyders are coming
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Oshi no Ko – 06
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Baraou no Souretsu – 06
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Saihate no Paladin – 06
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Muu no Hakugei 06
Episode 06: The White Whale is Defeated! Email | Discord Download it on Nyaa!
Yofukashi no Uta – 06
「楽しい方がいいよ」 (Tanoshī kata ga ī yo) "Might as Well Have Fun" This episode had a more sinister feel to it than what came before.
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Senyoku no Sigrdrifa – 06
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